Where Should Your Team Base Olympic Operations in Los Angeles for LA28? A Practical Guide for Visiting Companies

If your company is planning work around the 2028 Summer Olympics, one of the first questions that comes up is simple but important.

Where should our team actually base operations in Los Angeles?

Not where the events are.
Not where the athletes stay.

But where your staff can work, meet, coordinate, and move around the city without losing hours in traffic.

Los Angeles is a large city and during the Olympics it will matter a lot where your operational office sits.

After helping companies find office space across the Westside for years, here are three locations many visiting Olympic teams, media groups, sponsors, and vendors will likely consider.

Culver City is one of the most practical places to operate from during the Olympics. It sits in the middle of the Westside and has become a center for production, media, and creative companies.

Why companies often choose Culver City

  • Central access to Santa Monica, Venice, Downtown Los Angeles, and LAX
    โ€ข Major production studios nearby
    โ€ข Walkable restaurants and hotels
    โ€ข Metro access through the E Line

Nearby Olympic activity will include venues in Santa Monica and other parts of the Westside.

Restaurants nearby

Fatherโ€™s Office
3229 Helms Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034

Margot
8820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

AKASHA
9543 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Hotels nearby

The Shay
8801 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Palihotel Culver City
3927 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232

For companies running media operations, sponsor teams, or production crews, Culver City often provides a balanced location in the city.

Santa Monica is another location many Olympic related organizations will look at. The area is expected to host beach competitions and will draw global attention during the Games.

Why companies consider Santa Monica

 

  • Walkable coastal location
    โ€ข Close to beach venues
    โ€ข Large concentration of hotels
    โ€ข Strong restaurant scene for meetings

Restaurants nearby

The Lobster
1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Tar and Roses
602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Water Grill
1401 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Hotels nearby

Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows
101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Proper Hotel Santa Monica
700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Santa Monica works especially well for sponsors, hospitality teams, and event organizers who want to stay close to beach related Olympic activity.

Another location many companies consider is Playa Vista. This area sits close to Los Angeles International Airport and is home to many technology and media companies.

For Olympic related teams flying in and out of the city, that airport access can make daily operations much easier.

Why companies often choose Playa Vista

  • Close to Los Angeles International Airport
    โ€ข Modern office buildings
    โ€ข Easier parking compared to other parts of the Westside
    โ€ข Established technology and media community

Restaurants nearby

Joliet
12740 W Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094

Sol Mexican Cocina
12775 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094

Hopdoddy Burger Bar
12746 W Jefferson Blvd, Playa Vista, CA 90094

Hotels nearby

Courtyard by Marriott Marina del Rey
4360 Via Marina, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Inn at Playa del Rey
435 Culver Blvd, Playa del Rey, CA 90293

For companies bringing in staff from around the world, Playa Vista can be a practical place to run daily operations while staying close to the airport.

Companies supporting the Olympics usually need more than desks. Many groups look for short term office space that can support staff coordination and planning during the event.

Typical requirements include

  • Short term office leases lasting several months
  • Furnished offices or flexible office suites
  • Meeting rooms for team coordination
  • Space for equipment or production support
  • Proximity to hotels and transportation

Many organizations begin planning space between eighteen and twenty four months before the Games.

Frequently asked questions

How early should companies secure office space for the Olympics?
Many organizations begin planning two years in advance, especially if they need temporary space for large teams.

Can companies lease office space for only a few months?
Yes. Many buildings offer furnished suites, subleases, and flexible office options during major global events.

Is it better to be near Olympic venues or near the airport?
It depends on the team. Media companies often prefer Culver City or Santa Monica, while logistics teams may choose locations closer to the airport.

The Olympics will bring thousands of companies into Los Angeles.

But the organizations that operate smoothly will not just focus on venues. They will think carefully about where their teams work every day during the Games.

Choosing the right location can save hours of travel time and make daily operations much easier during the 2028 Summer Olympics.

In a city as large as Los Angeles, location will make a real difference.

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